Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His white hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. John was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 gp. Hematite (5 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. His black hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.